Recognition of depressive symptoms by Chinese subjects: the influence of acculturation and depressive experience

Journal of Affective Disorders
Gordon ParkerLucy Tully

Abstract

We have previously found that the level of acculturation in Chinese subjects influences reporting of depression. It is not clear to what extent such differences in reporting are a consequence of differences in the recognition of depressive symptoms. This study examined the influence of acculturation and personal depressive experience on recognition of depressive symptoms in a sample of Chinese subjects and controls in a western region. A 35-item Depressive Symptom Questionnaire was given to 385 Chinese subjects, grouped according to their language preference, and 143 non-Chinese Controls all recruited from general practices. Subjects rated recognition of symptoms on a 3-point scale according to the likelihood of someone who had depression experiencing each of the 35 symptoms. Three symptom dimensions were extracted using factor analysis: core, cognitive and somatic symptoms. The influence of acculturation and previous experience of depression on these symptom dimensions was examined. The level of acculturation in the Chinese influenced the recognition of 'somatic' and 'cognitive' symptoms, but the Chinese groups did not differ from Controls in recognition of 'core' symptoms. Previous experience of depression led to greater reco...Continue Reading

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